https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 29 May 2026 15:44:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-321096 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:43:26 +0000 LazyLightning 321096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also using the Makeup Forever HD. I stopped using those strong topicals we aren't supposed to use too, and of course I am now seriously pizza faced. I have read that sulfer is good to help, and it works OK I think (certainly not as good as 10% Benzoyl Peroxide though, IMO). I bought this sulfur mask product on Amazon and I do a mask every time I think of it.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pomada-De-Ointment-La-Cruz/dp/B00411B4CC/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Pomada-De-Ointment-La-Cruz/dp/B00411B4CC/</a><br /> (problem is, this stuff is sticky and doesn't dry, so it's kind of a pain to wear it around for long. But I do think it helps with the oil.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-321083 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:38:25 +0000 ladyfingers 321083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: I saw that! It kinda freaked me out that she used three different types of powders though lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-321039 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:20:12 +0000 LemonLong 321039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, forgot to mention- the Tarte Airbrush Finish Bamboo brush is awesome for buffing on foundation. I've used it for both liquids and powders and I think it really makes a big difference in me not looking cakey when I'm building layers of foundation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-321026 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:15:40 +0000 LemonLong 321026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to second MakeUp Forever's HD foundation. I've struggled with acne from puberty on and I like the coverage it gives me. Right now I'm using it with Physician's Formula mineral wear flawless complexion kit as the powders. It's only been a couple of days though, so i can't tell whether it's going to be my permanent routine or not.</p> <p>I followed this routine for awhile, she's a model who has bad cystic acne:<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex33wtqnNz8" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex33wtqnNz8</a></p> <p>but it took way too long to get ready. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320985 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:47:59 +0000 ladyfingers 320985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Thanks! </p> <p>The sad and frustrating part about cystic acne is that it starts way below the surface, from sebum and skin cells clogging pores and creating really painful, impossible-to-treat-without-hardcore-topicals cysts. I've been dealing with it since I was 13, and I have tried EVERYTHING. Different types of makeup; no makeup; almost every type of topical substance, solution, potion and combination; nothing but washing with water; facials; dietary changes including no dairy; washing my pillowcase every night; yada yada yada. The only thing that has ever, ever worked in eradicating it and keeping it at bay is really unsafe-for-baby prescription topicals like Differin. </p> <p>So, based on 19 years of experience, I don't have a ton of hope that I'll be able to get the acne to totally go away right now (though the Arbonne has done a lot). But at least having a good way to combat the oil and keep my skin looking as healthy as possible, will help me cope with the rest, and make it easier to kind of cover up the alarming portions without looking like a cakey, oily maniac :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320962 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:34:29 +0000 yoursilverlining 320962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: This is the oil I use in place of a cream moisturizer: <a href="https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=NDO&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0" rel="nofollow">https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=NDO&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0</a></p> <p>You only need to use an amount about the size of a pea, and apply all over the face. In winter I also tend to need to dab a teeny, tiny bit of moisturizer on my chin, which is my driest area. </p> <p>I use Cetaphil face wash, Dr. Hauschka clarifying toner, and then the oil. Here’s info on the toner: <a href="https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=CT&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0" rel="nofollow">https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=CT&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0</a></p> <p>I would also really recommend getting facials to help, too. Once I started getting regular facials, my skin improved immensely. You should go to a place that can engineer a facial to suit your skin’s needs, and one that uses good, gentle products.<br /> Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320955 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:32:19 +0000 Mrs.VW 320955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hergreenapples: Yes please do - I'd love to find smething that works! It seems like mine isn't as bad in the morning when I get up but just gets worse and worse as the day goes along. I'd do makeup free but - that just isn't happening! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320949 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:30:14 +0000 heartonastring 320949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.VW: I can say that it actually hasn't been itchy today. Last night I used a clay mask from The Body Shop for the first time, and I also started using their tea tree oil toner and moisturizer. So I'm not sure if those are helping with the itchiness or if it's just a coincidence. I'll try and notice if the itchiness stays away over the coming days as I continue to use these products. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320944 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:27:47 +0000 Mrs.VW 320944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hergreenapples: Yes it is! I have been trying to find the perfect combination of products. It's so frustrating and expensive! At first I thought it was an allergic reaction to something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320940 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:24:49 +0000 heartonastring 320940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.VW: I don't know! I've never had itchy acne before. It's so annoying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320939 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:24:17 +0000 heartonastring 320939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: No, oil does not clog your pores. Like dissolves like - meaning oil dissolves oil. If you want a good primer on using oil on your skin, google "Oil Cleansing Method." Unfortunately, a lot of the products that are sold for acne strip the face of oil, causing your skin to then over-produce oil which, of course, further contributes to acne :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320937 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:21:27 +0000 Mrs.VW 320937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sophia: I want to look into that face wash - I use the Mia also and I was wondering if maybe it was TOO rough on my skin. I have acne too :( </p> <p>@hergreenapples: Ok, I thought I was the only one that got itchy acne - what is up with that!?!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-320000 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:26:58 +0000 ladyfingers 320000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And yes I should add I have dry patches, too. Covered in oil. So I have awesome flaky cakey oil slicks! I forgot to say I use cliniques exfoliating scrub gently every morning to help control the oil and whisk away the scales before I put on makeup. </p> <p>@yoursilverlining: tell me more about this oil thing! What kind of oil? Only at night? How does this work? It doesn't clog your pores? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319991 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:22:34 +0000 ladyfingers 319991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the tips, everybody! I have been thinking about using the Arbonne only at night do I might check out some if the face wash suggestions. The MAC makeup definitely isn't exacerbating anything. It's covering way better than the bare minerals. It's just... Meh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319476 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:55:46 +0000 heartonastring 319476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I so hear you. I am 13 weeks pregnant and experiencing the worst acne of my life - it's cystic, itchy and painful and I don't even want to leave the house *sigh*.</p> <p>I actually switched from regular makeup (used Makeup Forever's HD Foundation) back to mineral makeup this past week in an effort to not exacerbate the acne. I can't really say if it's making it any better, but it is not making it worse, which is a good thing. I just layer the powder foundation with the powder concealer. </p> <p>I'm going out after work to get a good clay mask. I'm launching an acne offensive (so far this involves the mineral make-up, raw honey to wash my face in the morning and OCM before bed). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319471 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:53:44 +0000 Mrsbells 319471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make Up For Ever HD liquid foundation has worked great for me.</p> <p>With regards to face washes I really like the Neutrogena stress control range and also Ahava dead sea scrub </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319469 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:53:06 +0000 yoursilverlining 319469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tried a bunch of different foundations, including really pricey ones and Revlon's liquid foundation is really good for covering acne. You also might want to check what your base tones are, as lots of foundations are best for only cool or warm tones. </p> <p>What really helped my oily skin was switching my skincarw routine and my moisturizer to an oil. It sounds weird, but the oil helps the skin figure out it doesn't need to produce as much oil itself. I also like Youngblood translucent mineral perfecting powder - works really well to keep everything matte all day long and is still light. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319468 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:52:06 +0000 Sophia 319468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This isn't a makeup suggestion, but I feel like I've finally found a good face wash for my oily/acne prone skin. I've been using Lush's Herbalism facewash and then a gel called Grease Lightning (also from Lush) for the past few weeks. Prior to that, I was using a Clarisonic Mia and one of their face washes, and 10% benzoyl peroxide in the am and pm. With this Lush combo, I feel like I've finally found something that controls the oil throughout the day. I've been so happy with it that I've told at least five people to give it a try.</p> <p>The face wash is super weird (it's green!), but I've had great luck with it thus far.</p> <p>ETA: As far as makeup goes, I've been using Too Faced Amazing Face foundation, Primed and Poreless powder, and Amazing Face powder foundation for the past year or so. I really like their products and they seem to work well for my crazy face. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319457 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:46:17 +0000 Turd Ferguson 319457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohmahgawd. So this week was my "off" week with my BCP, and I swear, I have never been in so much pain in my life. My chin is just COVERED with cystic acne. So miserable. I really have no advice, but just felt the need to share...hmm...sorry about that. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319446 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:42:37 +0000 mrsjyw 319446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have combo skin and have had acne/skin issues since puberty! Honestly with age it's gotten better, but the best product I've used is bare minerals. Everything else seems to make my skin unbreathable and break out even more!</p> <p>I've been using bare minerals for the last two or three years now and it's the most coverage without harshness on my face and it's even improved my skin as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-foundationcoverup-for-acne-and-oily-skin#post-319426 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:31:26 +0000 ladyfingers 319426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have awful cystic acne that I currently can't treat because the only thing that has ever worked are strong topicals I'm not allowed to use while pregnant. I've been having moderate success with Arbonne's Clear Advantage line, mainly in maintaining the acne where it doesn't necessarily get worse, but doesn't really ever go away. It is the best it's been, but I have this perma flare-up on my chin that's very disheartening.</p> <p>For a couple of years, I've used Bare Minerals, which has been fine on my topically-treated clear skin. But with acne, and now bad oil exacerbated by pregnancy, it's no longer cutting it.</p> <p>I visited the MAC store and they tried a few things and we finally settled on the Face + Body Foundation as a base and the Pro Longwear concealer on problem areas. And it's... OK, I guess. It covers me better than the Bare Minerals, for sure. But I don't know if the color is too orange, or what, but my red marks still show through too much for my comfort. And then my skin gets oily and stuff cakes (though not as bad as with BM).</p> <p>My current routine is:<br /> Smashbox primer<br /> MAC Face + Body Foundation<br /> Mac Pro Longwear concealer on problem areas<br /> Bare Minerals mineral veil </p> <p>Can anybody recommend something that's worked for them? While this routine is better, I feel like it's not really *there* yet. </p>